Sociology - 2026-27 Professional Track Faculty Pool

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin's Department of Sociology seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary, non-tenure track positions to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Appointments are normally made on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon student enrollment and funding.

Salary is dependent upon position and qualifications. Rank, funding and course type determine compensation, with renewals possible; positions are renewable annually or multi-year, contingent

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Sociology is preferred.
• Previous college-level teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate sociology courses.
• Develop syllabi, assignments, and assessments.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Education

Ph.D. in Sociology

Job description

Sociology - 2026-27 Professional Track Faculty Pool

College/School/Unit

College of Liberal Arts

Department

Department of Sociology

Posted

Aug 16, 2026

Apply By

Aug 15, 2027

Description

The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to develop a pool of candidates for possible temporary/non-tenure track positions to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding. Appointments are normally made on a semester-by-semester basis, though sometimes a year-long or years-long appointment may be made. Positions are renewable annually or multi-annually, contingent upon funding, position and performance. Salary is dependent upon position and qualifications.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Sociology is preferred. Previous college-level teaching experience is required.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to submit a curriculum vitae, the names and contact information for three references, and teaching materials (teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations, sample syllabi) to: Professor Shannon Cavanagh, Chair, Department of Sociology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.